1990

Before he began is post-secondary education, NeweU joined the US Marine Corps and was assigned to the flJ'St Marine Combat Division during theKorean Conflict When Newell began his duties as Vocational-Technical Director, East Central had two vocational programs with a total of 14 students. Under his leadership, vocational– technical programs have been really expanded and include 22 programs offered oncampus and two programs available at off campus locations. New programs have recently been added at the center and will be

John Adcock, who has ~:: selected as NeweU's successor and who previously served as Vocational-Technical Counselor at EC since 1974, said of Mr. Newell: "The key to the growth and success oL the Vocational-Technical Divi– sion at East Central can be directly attributed to the concern that Mr. Newell has for people. He cares about individuals and their welfare, and exercises patience and under– standing when working with people." Other words of praise are echoed